India is the land of 28 beautiful States and 7 Union Territories. Each state is different from another in many ways. Each state has its own language,

traditions, customs, rituals etc. In short and snappy terms, unity in diversity is one of the finest features of India. India is distinguished for its proud

culture and customs and one of them is Indian Wedding. Each state has its own style, own style even own wedding ways.

One of the beautiful states of India is Uttarakhand. This state has two regions Garhwal & Kumaon. Garhwal is a beautiful region surrounded by stunning hills,

picturesque vistas and scenic beauty on all sides. Furthermore, it is also well known for its superb wedding traditions as well as anti dowry approach. Today

the time has been changed but some customs are still the identical in the region such as pre-arranged marriages are preferred, matching the horoscopes of the

future bride and bridegroom, status of the family, rigid caste system etc.

After following all the above steps engagement ceremony is the next pivotal step of Garhwali wedding. By tradition, the marriage procession is led with a

white flag known as Nishan (representing the bridegroom) along with traditional band that are shehnai, piper, a pair of drummers and a nagara. The last man

of the marriage procession carries red flag that represents the bride. On arrival at the brides residence like any other Indian wedding food is served along

with flawless services and ethnic style. Nose ring ceremony also known as nath ceremony is one of the unique customs of Garhwali Wedding. In this ceremony

beautiful traditional Nath is presented to the bride.

After that the Phera ceremony takes place. In succinct, they have to complete the seven rounds of the sacred fire. While returning the marriage procession is

led with the red flag along with the red ‘Doli’ of the bride as well as Palki of the bridegroom. Now the last man of the marriage procession carries white

flag instead of red flag. Many rituals and ‘Puja’ takes place from beginning to last till the bride finally steps into bridegrooms house. Gauna system is

not the part of Garhwali Wedding.

In addition, Garhwali songs, dance, local cuisine, traditional dresses, jewellery all these are few other special features of Garhwali Wedding.

Invention and entrepreneurship are concepts that are synonymous with Scotland. Scotland has a long standing tradition of producing world renowned inventors and entrepreneurs. The invention of the steam engine, television and penicillin can all be attributed to Scottish inventors and in this article I would like to highlight some of the most famous Scottish Entrepreneurs of recent years.

Arnold Clark

Sir Arnold Clark grew up in Glasgow and joined the RAF in 1944, aged 17. He rose quickly through the ranks eventually becoming a Corporal and a Motor Mechanics Instructor. Upon leaving the RAF, Clark began buying and selling cars, and opened his first showroom in 1954 in Glasgows Park Road. Arnold Clark Automobiles is now the largest car dealership in Scotland, with over 145 car dealerships throughout the UK.

Michelle Mone

Michelle Mone OBE is the co-owner of MJM International and creator of Ultimo. She grew up in Glasgow and began her corporate career with Labatt Brewers. She rose quickly through the company and was running the Sales and Marketing department by the time she was 20. In 1996, came up with the idea to create Ultimo after wearing an uncomfortable bra to a dinner dance. Today Ultimo is one of the UKs leading designer lingerie brands.

Sir David Murray

Sir David Murray was born in Ayr in 1954 and educated at Ayr Academy, Fettes College and Broughton high School. By the age of 23 Murray had set up the metal company, Murray International Metals Limited. The Murray Group has expanded to include a wide range of industries including property, call centres, venture capital and mining.

Sir Brian Souter

Sir Brian Souter is another famous Scottish entrepreneur. Sir Brian Souter started his working life as student bus conductor while studying at University. Upon finishing University, Sir Brian Souter began working with Arthur Andersen, a leading chartered accountancy firm. In 1980, using his fathers redundancy money, Sir Brian Souter established Stagecoach Group with his sister. Thirty years later Stagecoach is one the largest transport companies in the world with 13,000 buses, coaches, trains and trams, employing over 30,000 employees worldwide. Sir Brian Souter also founded Souter Investments and the Souter Charitable Trust.

The southern zone of India is one of the richest territories that have some magical places and rich cultures associated with it. This region is known as one of the marvelous destination Indian tourism. Fun, adventure and dance are the inseparable part of celebration. Here, is dance is the most ancient and highly admired art form of India. It typically shows the vibrant side of the life. Though, the diversity of southern zone is extended by the distinctive culture, which has its roots associated with the old Dravidian culture.

To explore the most ancient dance form of South India, lets look into the rich institution of Indian traditional and classical dance form. The classical dance forms are the key element that keeps the Indian culture alive. It has its own elegance and grace that are embellished by the pre-set patterns of dominantly colorful costumes & make-up. This entire attributes adds more charms and elegance in the entire dance form. Out of many classical dance styles of south India, here we have the 5 prominent dance forms of south that are globally acclaimed. The very first dance form is Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Theyyam and Kuchipudi. The dance styles of south India reveals the soul, emotions, creativity, colors and positivity in it that ultimately inspires the onlooker.

The very first classical dance form is Bharatanatyam. It is a pure classical dance that is derived from ancient dance forms. This dance form is accompanied by the classical Carnatic music. The authentic dance moves of Bharatanatyam is a treat for eyes they look same as flame.

Second name is Kathakali, one of the most famous dance forms of South India. Its a rich cultural representation with a profound facial make-up, colorful attires and various designed ornaments. They facial expression is the dominant part of the dance style. Kathakali showcases the music, painting, acting, dance and beauty of literature. The basic theme of this dance form depicts the both the Hindu Holy Scriptures of Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Third is Mohiniyattam, a classic dance form that is regarded as the most graceful dance. This dance form is only performed by female as a solo recital. The term Mohiniyattam inherits from the word of Mohini that means, a woman who charms onlookers towards her with her powerful expressions. And the word aattam says the elegance, grace and sensuous body movements that lure everyone.

Fourth is Theyyam, this dance form is even renowned as as Kaliyattom. This dance form is associated with ritualistic folk dance of North Kerala (India). The basic root of this art form is in divine and is methodically conceded to ensure the safety and well being of everyone from families to community till entire humankind.

Fifth is Kuchipudi, this dance form is even called as Koochipoodi. Its a major south Indian dance style. The actions are quicksilver and sparkling, rounded and fleet-footed. The devotion and dedication of the performers reflects in the moves they perform during the dance. Kuchipudi dance style is performed with heart and soul that can be easily seen on the faces of dancers.

If you are looking for a quick and easy gift for a young girls birthday or you have a little ballerina at home, you can greatly benefit from learning how to make your very own tutu skirt. There is actually a simple method that requires absolutely no sewing and takes less than thirty minutes. Once you learn how to make a tutu skirt, you can quickly and easily make many different tutus in a variety of colors, sizes and styles for your little ballerina.

How to Make a Tutu Skirt

Once you have your tutu completed, your daughter, or your special little friend can enjoy it as a costume for Halloween, wear it to ballet class, practice dancing, or use it to play dress up. Thankfully, it is not complicated at all and there is absolutely no sewing required. You can certainly make more than one in just an hour or two.

To make your own tutu, you will need to use a durable material for the waist, such as an elastic waistband or a thick, strong ribbon. Make sure it is wide and strong enough to hold onto your little ones waist when she is moving around. You can secure the ribbon or elastic waistband using a hot glue gun and a knotted bow. You can also make the elastic waistband more durable by sewing the ends together using a needle and thread.

The main material that is used to make a tutu is called tulle. Take your childs measurements and cut the tulle accordingly to fit your little girl. To make a nice full tutu, lay two strips of tulle on top of each other.

The slip knot is the most common technique for making tutu skirts. Fold your precut layer of tulle in half and then slide the folded side underneath your waistband or ribbon. Take the unfolded ends and put them through the loop and pull down on the ends to tighten your knot. Continue tying slip knots until you have filled your ribbon or elastic waistband. Make sure that you dont crimp the band and keep the knots even and very close together. For a tighter and fuller tutu, you dont want to leave any space in between the knots. If you do choose to leave some space in between, make sure that it is a very small gap and that it is even all the way around.

Once everything is secure and in place, you can add many different and beautiful decorations. You can buy various embellishments for your tutu that will make it unique. You can really get creative with the colors of tulle, bows, ribbons, lace, chiffon, beads, glitter, and a host of other deigns. One other option is to buy two different colors of tulle and alternate them around the band. When making a tutu skirt, the possibilities are virtually endless.

Now that you know how to make a tutu skirt you can easily make many more for your special little ballerina. Be creative and have fun!

Kim Kardashians real name is Kimberly Noel Kardashian, and she was born on the 21st of October 1980.
She is the daughter of Kris Jenner, ne Houghton, previously Kardashian as well, and the late celebrity attorney Robert Kardashian.

She is best known for being one of the stars of the reality tv show Keeping up with the Kardashians, and for starring in a number of talk shows and having been a participant on Dancing with the Stars. She has also acted in several movies, for instance in Deep in the Valley, as well as in Disaster Movie.

She also runs fashion stores in LA, Miami and New York with her sisters and has co written the book Kardashian Konfidential with her two sisters Khloe and Kourtney.

But her main business, so to speak, is modeling. She is currently the face of Bongo Jeans, Travis Barker’s Famous Stars and Straps, Quick Trum, Perfect Skin as well as Balenciaga shoes, just to mention a few companies she works with.
She has also appeared in Playboy, FHM and many fashion magazines.

Kim Kardashian has also released a series of fitness DVDs, entitled Fit In Your Jeans By Friday, her own perfume (simply called “Kim Kardashian”) and she also designs jewelry. Kim also adds new projects to her resume all the time. The latest buzz was that she was supposed to go into the music industry, together with Kanye West (a rumor circulating around the end of 2010/the beginning of 2011).

Kim was married to producer Damon Thomas for 4 years, from 2000 to 2004, and has dated several celebrities such as Ray J (with whom she also made her infamous sex tape), Reggie Bush and Miles Austin. She is currently said to be dating Kris Humphries from the New Jersey Nets, but she has not confirmed this herself.